Add 5/16 and 10/90
5/16 + 10/90 is 61/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
225/720 + 80/720 = 225 + 80/720 = 305/720 - 305/720 simplified gives 61/144
- So, 5/16 + 10/90 = 61/144
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